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Jordan Considers Shifting to a Four-Day Workweek

Jordan's government has proposed a four-day workweek to cut costs and reduce traffic in Amman, though the plan raises questions about its feasibility.


Jordan Considers Shifting to a Four-Day Workweek

The Jordanian government has proposed reducing the official workweek to four days, granting employees a three-day weekend. This proposal, revealed by the Jordanian newspaper 'Al-Ghad', aims to modernize administrative practices and align with global experiences. According to the report, the Jordanian government seeks to streamline operational costs and alleviate severe traffic congestion in the capital, Amman. The initiative faces questions about its compatibility with the private sector and the capacity of digital infrastructure to offset the absence of employees on the third day.